Transplant Nurse Coordinator jobs in Massachusetts

Transplant Nurse Coordinator provides planning and coordination of all facets of clinical care for potential and actual transplant candidates and recipients. Manages referral, evaluation, and pre-transplant data for transplant patients and coordinates the clinical management of post-transplant patients. Being a Transplant Nurse Coordinator develops materials and delivers programs to educate and support patients, families, and clinicians throughout the transplant process. Requires clinical experience in the care and treatment of transplant patients. Additionally, Transplant Nurse Coordinator requires a bachelor's degree of Nursing. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Requires registered nurse (RN). May require certification from a professional organ transplant nursing certification board. The Transplant Nurse Coordinator gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. To be a Transplant Nurse Coordinator typically requires 2 to 4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Transplant Nurse Coordinator - part-time
  • Lahey Hospital and Medical Center
  • Burlington, MA PART_TIME
  • When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

    Job Type:

    Regular

    Scheduled Hours:

    20

    Work Shift:

    Day (United States of America)

    The Nurse Coordinator role is now eligible for a sign on bonus.

    Important Details: Bonuses are paid out in 3 payments: at 30 days of hire, 6 months of hire and 1 year of hire. To be eligible, you must be a non-BILH employee or a previous eligible employee who returns to BILH after 1 year. Employee must be in good standing to receive the bonus at the time of payment. All bonuses are subject to applicable taxes. If you leave Lahey Health & Medical Center before your first anniversary you will pay back the sign-on bonus to Lahey Health & Medical Center. This program is subject to change at any point.

    Under the general direction of the Chair, Department of Transplantation and Hepatobiliary Diseases, the Administrative Director, and the Associate Chief, Ambulatory Nursing Practice, and within the Lahey Clinic Professional Practice Model, MA Nurse Practice Act and ANA Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics the transplant nurse coordinator is responsible for providing nursing care, education and support to organ donors and transplant candidates, patients on the pre-transplant waiting list and post-transplant patients both in the hospital and in the community. A transplant nurse coordinator collaborates in the delivery of health care services with other team members including pharmacy, social service, nutrition, radiology, physical therapy, laboratory and case management. A transplant nurse coordinator interacts with patients in the clinic, performs nursing assessments and consults with other care providers in developing treatment plans. A transplant nurse coordinator provides telephone triage for pre and post transplant patients and live donors. Patient, family, and nursing colleague education is an integral part of the transplant nurse coordinator’s role.

    Job Description:

    Essential Duties & Responsibilities including but not limited to:

    1.    Utilizes the nursing process to promote quality patient care.
    2.    Develops and maintains a therapeutic relationship and continuing involvement with patients. 
    3.    Coordinates and collaborates with all health care professionals and community resources to ensure that     patients benefit from continuity of care and receive all necessary services
    4.    Develops teaching tools for transplant candidates, recipients, living donors, social supports/families and nursing colleagues.
    5.    Acts as a nursing consultant on evidence based practice in transplantation for colleagues throughout the organization. 
    6.    Participates in the education of inpatient nursing colleagues in the area of normal and abnormal organ function, transplantation and organ donation with emphasis on identifying nursing problems.
    7.    Participates in appropriate nursing service and hospital committees.
    8.    Conducts nursing research and prepares articles for publication in professional journals.
    9.    Collaborates with the multidisciplinary team about treatment decisions.
    10.    Collaborates with nursing and physician leadership in establishing policies and procedures for the transplant program.
    11.    Participates in unit quality improvement activities and is familiar with unit based metrics. 
    12.    Maintains a high level of professional standards by participating in continuing education, professional organizations and community outreach. 
    13.    Achieves and maintains certification as a Certified Clinical Transplant Coordinator according to organizational and/or departmental standards. 
    14.    Handles staff and patient confidential information in strict conformance with department/institutional policy.
    15.    Delegates work appropriately and provides direction and guidance to nursing and support staff.
    16.    Documents relevant clinical issues in the transplant database, inpatient or outpatient medical records, and in other regulatory required database systems.

    Minimum Qualifications:

    Education: Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from an accredited school of professional nursing.

    Licensure, Certification, Registration:   Current Massachusetts state nursing license. Current certificate of Basic Life Support (BLS).

    Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:

    1.    Effective interpersonal, communication and documentation skills.
    2.    Ability to problem solve, and think critically.
    3.    Ability to motivate, plan, organize and direct individuals and groups.
    4.    Attention to detail.
    5.    Ability to organize and work in a multi-task environment.
    6.    Computer skills including Database and word-processing.

    Clinical Skills
    a.    Demonstrates the necessary clinical skills and technical knowledge to provide care for patients according to Nursing Policy and Procedures.  
    b.    Demonstrates the necessary clinical skills and knowledge to provide care for patients according to the unit-specific competencies.  
    c.    Ability to cross train to other clinical areas.
    Technical Skills
    a.    Demonstrate the necessary clinical skills and technical knowledge to provide care for patients according to Nursing Policy and Procedure.  
     

    Experience:     Two years of transplant related nursing experience

    FLSA Status:

    Exempt

    As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) and COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Learn more about this requirement.

    More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

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Transplant Coordinator (Registered Nurse) - Heart Transplant Program (Full Time)
  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
  • Boston, MA FULL_TIME
  • When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.Job Type:RegularScheduled Hours:40Work Shift:Day (United States of America)We are seekin...
  • 17 Days Ago

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LUNG TRANSPLANT NURSE COORDINATOR, Full Time
  • Brigham & Women's Hospital(BWH)
  • Boston, MA FULL_TIME
  • LUNG TRANSPLANT NURSE COORDINATOR, Full Time - (3256840) STAFF NURSE/ LUNG TRANSPLANT NURSE COORDINATOR/ 40 Hours-Rotating- Variable/ BWH Main Campus POST TRANSPLANT GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMEN...
  • 4 Days Ago

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LVAD Nurse Coordinator - Heart Transplant (Per Diem)
  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
  • Boston, MA PER_DIEM
  • When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.Job Type:Per DiemScheduled Hours:0Work Shift:Day (United States of America)The Heart Tra...
  • 17 Days Ago

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Nurse Coordinator: Post-Lung Transplant 3 yrs ICU RN experience
  • Massachusetts General Hospital
  • Boston, MA FULL_TIME
  • Description GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT: The Post-Lung Transplant Coordinators report directly to the physician of the Lung Transplant programs with administrative oversight by the Transplant ...
  • 10 Days Ago

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Senior Financial Coordinator - Transplant
  • Mass General Brigham
  • Boston, MA FULL_TIME
  • Description Description - External GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT: Brigham is a global leader, devoted to maintaining and restoring health for people everywhere. Brigham is composed of Brigham an...
  • 16 Days Ago

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Kidney Transplant Coordinator RN
  • Allina Health Systems
  • Minneapolis, MN
  • Number of Job Openings Available: 1 Date Posted: January 22, 2024 Department: 31009923 Kidney Acquisition Shift: Day (Un...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Pre-Liver RN Transplant Coordinator
  • The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
  • Dallas, TX
  • This position is for a Full-Time Pre-Liver RN Transplant Coordinator and requires an RN that wants to be part of a team ...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Transplant Coordinator
  • Avera
  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • Join the team at Avera! Magnet Recognized: Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center has received consecutive A...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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RN ~ Transplant Coordinator
  • LifeLink
  • Tampa, FL
  • We Are LifeLink... Our Vision is to maximize the gift of life while giving hope to donor families and transplant patient...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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RN Transplant Coordinator
  • Platinum Healthcare Staffing
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Job Description Job Description Hours: 8:30A to 5P 40 hours a week Days may vary but would have rotating weekends/holida...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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RN- Kidney Transplant Coordinator - PRN
  • Ochsner Health System
  • New Orleans, LA
  • We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve,...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Post Kidney Transplant Coordinator - RN
  • University Hospitals
  • Cleveland, OH
  • Description Essential Functions Initiates and maintains positive relationships with patients/customers, referring physic...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Solid Organ Transplant Nurse Coordinator
  • Clinical Management Consultants
  • Annapolis, MD
  • Are you an experienced Transplant Nurse Coordinator seeking new challenges and excitement in your career? Can you pictur...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

Massachusetts is the 7th-smallest state in the United States. It is located in the New England region of the northeastern United States and has an area of 10,555 square miles (27,340 km2), 25.7% of which is water. Several large bays distinctly shape its coast. Boston is the largest city, at the inmost point of Massachusetts Bay, and the mouth of the Charles River. Despite its small size, Massachusetts features numerous topographically distinctive regions. The large coastal plain of the Atlantic Ocean in the eastern section of the state contains Greater Boston, along with most of the state's po...
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Income Estimation for Transplant Nurse Coordinator jobs
$100,188 to $123,811

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